A.W. Merrick Profile

From Wikipedia: A. Walter “A. W.” Merrick (Jeffrey Jones) is the proprietor of the local newspaper, the Black Hills Pioneer. Somewhat pretentious in his bearing, he prides himself as a newspaperman with a duty to print the truth, but must navigate a twisty path of remaining friends with all the major players in town and being privy to their plans and confidences. He gains the friendship of Seth Bullock, Sol Star, and Charlie Utter, and even suggests that since he enjoys walking and socializing with them about the local goings on, that they should form a club for doing just that. Though not a man of great courage, Merrick is a man of principle. He refuses to print Commissioner Jarry’s notice which puts claims in the camp under doubt, and as a result comes under attack from Tolliver, who send Leon and Stapleton to trash his press… Read More